July is here and the documentary industry is buzzing. With Sundance DFP submissions due today, fall festival deadlines approaching, and Sundance Summer Labs in session, summer is an extremely busy time for filmmakers. But don’t forget take a break from the editing room because there are a number of great documentaries worth checking out this summer.

Keep on Keepin’ On, set to screen at Hamptons SummerDocs on July 25th, has been garnering an incredible amount of buzz and press since its world premiere at Tribeca Film Festival this past April. The film, which was acquired by RADiUS-TWC and came recommended to us by Matthew Modine (The Dark Knight Rises), documents the story of 89-year-old jazz legend Clark Terry (Quincy Jones's first teacher) and the unlikely mentorship between Terry and 23-year-old blind piano prodigy, Justin Kauflin. The film, from first-time director Al Hicks, may be an Oscar contender, as well as Hamptons SummerDocs opening film Life Itself, which was released in theaters, iTunes, and Video on Demand (VOD) on July 4th.

Is college worth the cost? From director Andrew Rossi, the Sundance selected film Ivory Towerchallenges this notion and provides a thought provoking look at the future of higher education in the United States. Released on June 13th, the film leaves you questioning the very essence of higher education. The Case Against 8 continues to make

July is here and the documentary industry is buzzing. With Sundance DFP submissions due today, fall festival deadlines approaching, and Sundance Summer Labs in session, summer is an extremely busy time for filmmakers. But don’t forget take a break from the editing room because there are a number of great documentaries worth checking out this summer.

Keep on Keepin’ On, set to screen at Hamptons SummerDocs on July 25th, has been garnering an incredible amount of buzz and press since its world premiere at Tribeca Film Festival this past April. The film, which was acquired by RADiUS-TWC and came recommended to us by Matthew Modine (The Dark Knight Rises), documents the story of 89-year-old jazz legend Clark Terry (Quincy Jones's first teacher) and the unlikely mentorship between Terry and 23-year-old blind piano prodigy, Justin Kauflin. The film, from first-time director Al Hicks, may be an Oscar contender, as well as Hamptons SummerDocs opening film Life Itself, which was released in theaters, iTunes, and Video on Demand (VOD) on July 4th.

Is college worth the cost? From director Andrew Rossi, the Sundance selected film Ivory Towerchallenges this notion and provides a thought provoking look at the future of higher education in the United States. Released on June 13th, the film leaves you questioning the very essence of higher education. The Case Against 8 continues to make headlines since its theatrical release on June 6th and HBO debut on June 23rd, turning the heads of activists and policymakers across the country. From directors Ben Cotner and Ryan White, the film exposes the emotional, exhaustive, and groundbreaking five year legal battle to overturn California's Proposition 8, or ban on same-sex marriage. Also released in late June was the Sundance selected film The Internet’s Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz, which is now available on iTunes, VOD, and in select theaters. The film looks back on the life of Aaron Swartz, the brilliant and young internet activist who co-founded Reddit and helped developed the basic internet protocol RSS.

Mark your calendars because award-winning Sundance film Alive Inside comes to theaters July 18th. Directed by Michael Rossato-Bennett, this touching film explores the astonishing experiences of individuals who have been revitalized through the experience of listening to music and how it’s healing power can triumph prescription medicine. Katie Couric recently featured the film and topic on her show last week - take a look.

Last but not least, don’t miss the award-winning Sundance selected film Rich Hill, which comes to theaters, iTunes, and VOD on August 1st. From directors Tracy Droz Tragos and Andrew Droz Palermo, the film is an intimate examination of the challenges, hopes and dreams of the young residents of a rural American town.

headlines since its theatrical release on June 6th and HBO debut on June 23rd, turning the heads of activists and policymakers across the country. From directors Ben Cotner and Ryan White, the film exposes the emotional, exhaustive, and groundbreaking five year legal battle to overturn California's Proposition 8, or ban on same-sex marriage. Also released in late June was the Sundance selected film The Internet’s Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz, which is now available on iTunes, VOD, and in select theaters. The film looks back on the life of Aaron Swartz, the brilliant and young internet activist who co-founded Reddit and helped developed the basic internet protocol RSS.

Mark your calendars because award-winning Sundance film Alive Inside comes to theaters July 18th. Directed by Michael Rossato-Bennett, this touching film explores the astonishing experiences of individuals who have been revitalized through the experience of listening to music and how it’s healing power can triumph prescription medicine. Katie Couric recently featured the film and topic on her show last week - take a look.

Last but not least, don’t miss the award-winning Sundance selected film Rich Hill, which comes to theaters, iTunes, and VOD on August 1st. From directors Tracy Droz Tragos and Andrew Droz Palermo, the film is an intimate examination of the challenges, hopes and dreams of the young residents of a rural American town.